"I will be making the case for abortion law reform by emphasising that currently, people accessing abortions – and their doctors – remain vulnerable to the full force of the criminal law, including up to a decade in jail, for attempting to procure one of the most common medical procedures performed in our state," Faruqi told BuzzFeed News.

Greens candidate and Housos actress Ashley Avci has explained the bill in a video.

“My bill does not do anything that has not been done before in other jurisdictions, it does not impinge on anyone’s rights, and it doesn’t force anyone to do anything they don’t want to do," Faruqi said.

"It will, however, ensure that women and all people accessing abortions will have the power to make decisions about pregnancy termination without the shadow of criminality hanging over their heads."

“I would be very surprised if there were a single MP in NSW Parliament without a close family member or friend who has had an abortion, yet the procedure’s ongoing criminalisation means that there are still significant issues relating to cost, access, and stigma."